Thread: Unarmed Combat
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Old 07-10-2018, 11:45 AM   #36
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Default Re: Unarmed Combat

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Originally Posted by Steve Jackson View Post
I think I like the Kick suggestion.

I am not concerned that a trained swordsman would be overall superior to a UC fighter. Otherwise the armies of the Middle Ages would not have carried swords.

But there is room for UC improvement.

What if at UC II or III there begins a cumulative penalty to hit the martial artist, and possibly a slight damage reduction? Most of the arts teach both redirection of blows and (e.g., aikido) just not being there when the blow comes.

I think at UC 5, all your hexes should be front. UC 5 is based as much on Bruce Lee as on any observation of RW fighters.
I think I like this concept. It tracks with my personal experiences too. I'd be very interested in hearing more detail about how you think that should work. And let's face it, UC-V should be more cinematic! This is a world where magic works, so why not Crouching Tiger, etc?
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